by Delaney Consulting | Apr 21, 2023 | Managing
Congratulations – you have a new job! The first 100 days sets the tone for your leadership within your team and across your peer set. Here is what to do in the first 100 days to get up to speed quickly. First, draft a 100-day plan as quickly as possible to... 
by Delaney Consulting | Jun 23, 2022 | Managing, Merchandising
Omnichannel shopping and new technology create new roles in Space Planning for retailers. Some retailers may already have them. Or they are emerging. Maybe they are shared across teams. But as Space Planning matures, new roles develop. You may decide to create FTE... 
by Delaney Consulting | May 11, 2022 | Managing Projects
Why Pessimists May Be Your Project’s Best Ally If you wonder why your project has stalled, consider the corrosive power of yes that may lurk within your team. Retail projects with pessimists may be the best indicator that a project will come in on time, on... 
by Delaney Consulting | May 10, 2021 | Communication, Marketing
What the experts will tell you about your Personal Brand I recently listened to a branding expert address college students about creating their personal brand. His central argument was sound. Know you you are. Know what value you bring. And know how to communicate... 
by Delaney Consulting | Apr 20, 2021 | Communication, Managing
Stop me if you’ve heard this before. A manager hears frustration from her team. Another group is not delivering on time. Or vendor communication is confusing. Or deadlines are shifting. Really any of the many troubles that constitute the day-to-day life of any...